Author Description

This authoritative reference focuses specifically on the rapidly growing endoscopic subspecialty of urology. All of the latest minimally invasive and non-invasive techniques for urologic diagnosis and surgery are presented in detail. The authors are all leading clinicians who are working in the forefront of the field. Focuses on the latest developments in the four main areas of endourology: stone disease/percutaneous surgery, laser surgery, laparoscopy and lithotripsy. Combines, in a single source, information that is found in separate texts. Offers clear, concise guidance on patient selection, indications for surgery, equipment, access and exit techniques, surgical methods, results, and complications for a full range of procedures. Covers cutting-edge laparoscopic procedures such as lymphadenectomy, varix ligation, nephrectomy, and bladder neck suspension. Features more than 685 outstanding illustrations (140 of them in full color) that demonstrate, step by step, how all techniques should be performed.